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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.79, 29,159.90 and 8,345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.79, 29,159.90 and 8,345.76 is: 12,515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.79 : 29,159.90 = 8,345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.79/29,159.90 = 8,345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.79x = 29,159.90 × 8,345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.79x = 243,361,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,361,485.30/19,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.51

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